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Level 3

1st4sport Level 3 Award in the Principles of Transporting Horses by Road on Short Journeys

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This qualification has been extended until April 2025

This qualification has been extended to allow further review and development of a replacement suite of qualifications.

Codes

Qualification number
601/5037/3
SFA/LAD funding code
601/5037/3

Learners

Required age
16 +

Learning hours

Guided learning hours
20
Total qualification hours
35

Key dates

Operational start date
22/10/2014
Qualification review date
30/04/2025
Certification end date
30/04/2027

Overview

The 1st4sport Level 3 Award in the Principles of Transporting Horses by Road on Short Journeys is ideal for learners who aspire to work with horses.

It’s also relevant for learners who already work with horses and are interested in further growing their skills to enable them to transport horses on short journeys.

They will gain the skills and knowledge that they need to transport horses safely and legally on journeys over 40 miles but taking less than 8 hours.

This qualification is supported by the BHA as the trade association and employers for Horseracing in the UK.

Gives learners the knowledge, confidence, and skills to transport horses on journeys shorter than 8 hours

Qualification Progression

Learners could progress onto additional CPD opportunities offered through industry specific organisations.

Successful learners will be able to progress to Attendant / Driver roles for short journeys.

Level 3

1st4sport Level 3 Award in the Principles of Transporting Horses by Road on Short Journeys

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